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Planning an addition, a new roof or a remodel in the Triangle? Start here.

We connect Triangle homeowners with up to 3 independent, screened contractors for your project and your town, and we explain local permits and costs in plain English first.

  • Free, no-obligation matching
  • NC license checks for $40,000+ projects and all trade work
  • Town-by-town permit notes for Raleigh, Durham, Cary and more
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One short request. Up to 3 local pros. You stay in control.

  1. Tell us about your project

    Answer a few quick questions about the job, your ZIP code and timing. It takes about a minute and costs nothing.

  2. We match up to 3 local pros

    We review your request and introduce you to independent Raleigh-Durham contractors who handle that type of work in your area.

  3. Compare and decide

    Get estimates, ask questions and check licenses and insurance. You hire directly, and you are never obligated to hire anyone.

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Projects

Projects we can help with

All Raleigh-Durham services →
Wood framing for a new home structure under construction on a sunny day
Home AdditionsPrimary suites, bedrooms, bonus rooms and sunrooms.Costs & local tips
Roofer’s hands and boots on a residential roof while new asphalt shingles are nailed down
RoofingRoof replacement, storm and tree damage, ventilation.Costs & local tips
Bright remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, a center island and stainless appliances
Kitchen RemodelingOpen layouts, islands and updated finishes.Costs & local tips
Modern bathroom with a glass walk-in shower, floating wood vanity and gray tile
Bathroom RemodelingPrimary baths, showers and accessible updates.Costs & local tips
Wood backyard deck with patio table, chairs and a grill overlooking a neighborhood
Porches, Decks & SunroomsScreened porches, three-season rooms and decks.Costs & local tips
Living room with large glass windows and doors letting in natural light
Window ReplacementReplacement windows and historic window repair.Costs & local tips
Outdoor air-conditioning condenser beside a home with gray siding
HVACHeat pumps, dual-fuel systems and ductwork.Costs & local tips
Paint roller applying gray paint over a white wall during a home renovation
Exterior PaintingSiding and trim repaints with rot repair.Costs & local tips
Open living room with new hardwood flooring, a gray sofa and large windows
FlooringHardwood, LVP, tile and refinishing.Costs & local tips
Two-story home with gray lap siding, white windows and a white picket fence in the backyard

Growing families, growing houses

The Triangle is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, and many owners would rather add on than move. Bedroom and primary-suite additions, bonus rooms over garages, and screened porches are some of the most common requests. Older close-in neighborhoods like Five Points, Hayes Barton and Oakwood in Raleigh, and Trinity Park and Old West Durham, need careful work on plaster, old wiring and historic exteriors.

Weather and trees

The Triangle's tall loblolly pines and oaks are beautiful until a storm. Hurricane Fran in 1996 and the December 2002 ice storm both caused widespread tree damage to homes. Summer thunderstorms, occasional tropical remnants and red clay that holds water around foundations shape roofing, gutter and drainage work here.

Who issues your permit

  • Raleigh: City of Raleigh Development Services. Historic districts also need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Raleigh Historic Development Commission.
  • Durham: the joint Durham City-County Inspections Department.
  • Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Morrisville: each town's own development services or inspections department.
  • Unincorporated Wake County: Wake County Permit & Inspections.
  • Chapel Hill / Carrboro: town inspections, with Orange County for unincorporated areas.

Cost estimator

Ballpark your budget

Planning ranges for Raleigh-Durham. See the full cost guide.

Raleigh-Durham project cost estimator

Finish level

Planning estimate

$11,100 – $18,200

Rough planning range only — not a quote. Real bids depend on site conditions, permits, materials and the contractor.

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Coverage

Areas we serve

Local guides

Should you add on or move? A Triangle homeowner's guideCompare the costs and trade-offs of building an addition vs moving in the Raleigh-Durham market.Renovating in a Raleigh historic districtHow Certificates of Appropriateness work in Raleigh historic districts, and planning tips for windows, additions and exteriors.When a tree hits your roof: a step-by-stepSafety, insurance, tarping and contractor steps after storm tree damage in the Triangle.

Frequently asked questions

Are you a contractor?

No. Raleigh Home Projects is a free referral service. Contractors pay us for referrals, and you hire them directly.

Does my contractor need a license?

In North Carolina, a general contractor license is required for projects of $40,000 or more. Electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors need state licenses for any job.

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